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to put one's best foot forward
to put one's best foot forward
01
to try to behave in the best way possible so as to make a good impression or gain approval
Dialect
American
American![to [put] {one's} best foot forward definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42370/original/?type=jpeg "to [put] {one's} best foot forward definition and meaning")
Exemples
He puts his best foot forward at parties.
When I visited my girlfriend's parents I tried to be very polite and put my best foot forward.
02
to put as much effort as possible into doing something, particularly something difficult
Dialect
British
British![to [put] {one's} best foot forward definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43058/original/?type=jpeg "to [put] {one's} best foot forward definition and meaning")
IdiomExemples
I am putting my best foot forward to meet this deadline.
During the job interview, she aimed to put her best foot forward by dressing professionally and highlighting her skills.
